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Humane Society of Missouri Teacher of the Year
Webster Groves School District teacher to be honored in surprise ceremony

Tuesday, February 16, 2010-Humane Society of Missouri announces Mary Ann Howard as the 2010 Humane Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at her school.

Following the ceremony, there will be a celebration at the Clark School Library. Many animals also will be in attendance including dogs, rabbits, a mini horse and a mini donkey.

The Humane Society of Missouri will recognize and honor Mary Ann for her achievements incorporating humane, environmental and character education into her class curricula, and for leading an after-school community service club benefitting animals called Club HOPE (Helping Our Pets and Environment).

BACKGROUND
For the past 27 years, the Humane Society of Missouri has had the pleasure of acknowledging area teachers who strive to incorporate humane education into their daily lessons and activities and more importantly serve as humane role models demonstrating values of kindness, respect and compassion for animals and people alike.

Mrs. Howard was chosen for her concerted efforts to teach invaluable animal-related character education lessons to her students in the Webster Groves School District for more than two decades. Mary Ann has been leading an after-school kids club called Club HOPE for the last two years. Club HOPE membership at Clark School is now 83 students. Under her guidance, her students have completed numerous and remarkable community service projects benefitting the animals in our community including various donation drives, crafting blankets and toys for homeless animals, donating to various animal rescue groups and through community education at neighborhood events.